Sunday, November 4, 2012

Days before the Diwali festival my mom used to start
preparing traditional delicious sweets and savories and we as kids used to
enjoy them. Diwali is a festival which has a custom of exchanging sweets
and savories that are especially made at home.

This weekend I made Dry Nuts Ladoo which is very easy to
make as well as tastes delicious. These ladoo’s are not only delicious but also
highly nutritious. When I was kid my mom used to prepare them quiet regularly.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

For this Halloween I made these Spooky Witch Finger Cookies. Well this is one of those spooky desserts
that I have always seen, but never actually made until for this Halloween.

A little creepy and scary, but really fun to make, these
finger cookies are actually very delicious and great spooky decoration and sure
a smash hit for Halloween party!!! The ingredients in the cookies are basic
ingredients like almonds, flour, sugar and vanilla extract. Almonds act as
fingernails for these spooky finger-shaped cookies that kids and grown-ups like
and will enjoy!! As the finger cookies expand so make them as thin.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

My husband loves Paneer Butter Masala a lot and last weekend
I prepared this special curry. Paneer Butter Masala is a well known North
Indian dish which has bright and dazzling texture with glossy and creamy flavored.

Paneer Butter Masala is prepared by paneer which is cooked
in rich gravy with tomatoes, heavy cream and milk. This vegetarian curry goes
well with rotis, naan’s and pulaos.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

I am back after a very long break nearly 4 months break from
blogging Woah…. that’s a long break and the reason for it is my office work
which was so hectic with one of my most critical task and could not get time to
post any recipes. Finally I could wrap up my dreadful task and got some time
for blogging….

Ooooo…….Finally :)

Gongura Chana Dal Curry is one of my desired curries which
my mom used to prepare when we were kids. It is a simple curry with fewer
ingredients, but relies on slow cooking for a yummy and delicious flavor.

The key process for this curry is not to overcook Chana dal
and it should retain its shape. I bet everyone love its tangy flavor of gongura
with onions and chana dal.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young
summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet
no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade….

Whoa Summer has arrived…I adore it !!! As a kid I used to
love summer. There was no school. Instead, there were vacations, trips,
playing, toys and books. Summer brought tasty fruits watermelon, mango (my favorite
fruits) , along with chilled delights like icecreams, juices…

Coming to this month’s concept is “Splash into Summer”. No
Summer is complete without chilled delights or without mangoes, barbecues, icecreams,
soberts….

So why waiting friends it’s time for summer delights/recipes.
Link as many entries as possible.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

When I and my hubby first had Wings at the restaurant Buffalo
Wild Wings we fell in love with them and later we visited quiet regularly to
that place and used to enjoy these yummy buffalo wild wings.

One day I got a thought to try wings myself in my home and was
doing internet searching and to my surprise got a recipe for these wings which was
so simple then immediately I bought wings, hot sauce and prepared them very
easily.

This chicken wings recipe is sure to please those love “Buffalo
Wild Wings”. I baked the wings instead of frying them to make it healthier.
Some say that by baking the wings chicken won’t be crisp, but I felt it was
crisp. We can also grill the wings; this is also one more alternative need to
try sometime. These Wings goes with Blue Cheese along with carrots and celery
but optional.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

This is a much awaited recipe that I have been thinking for
a very long time and lastly got the time and mood to prepare this.

Baingan Ka Barta is a Punjabi side dish for rotis/naans and
rice which is prepared by smoky roasted or char-grilled eggplants deskinned and
cooked in onion, tomato, and mix of spices. And this is one of the divines of
brinjal recipes for sure we all will be fond of this dish. This is one of the
tasty and simple curry which can be made easily during
special occasions/parties.

Monday, May 7, 2012

I love to bake on Sunday evenings with wonderful treats like
muffins, breads, cakes, cupcakes…

This weekend I was in fridge-cleaning mood (as I overbought
lots of grocery and need to make some room to accommodate and I was in this
process). In the back of my fridge I found a container of sour cream which was
nearly ready to expire. Then a speedy internet search guided me to these Choco
Chip Sour Cream Muffins.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Many Thanks to all bloggers, friends for sharing your
scrumptious lovely recipes that you girls/guys desire to cook/cooked for this
spring season. Really appreciate each one of you for joining in the events.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

This weekend I bought new baking pans and I was very keen to
bake some cake. Then taught of baking an eggless mango cake which I tried
couple of months back but could not post the recipe which I bookmarked from
ChefInyou.

This Mango Cake was so moist and scrummy. The cardamom
powder to it adds great fragrance and nice flavor to cake. I love its color and
its taste is splendid.

Monday, April 30, 2012

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and
sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when
friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens
around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and
counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our
hearts. ~Washington Irving

As mother’s day falls on 13th may so to make this
month a super special to mom’s I decided this month’s concept as “Mom’s Recipe”.

Mommy is the first teacher in everybody's life. She teaches how
to eat, talk and everything. And many of you might be same like me who does
not set any interest in cooking when you stay with your sweet mom’s. Nevertheless
when you start cooking and you stay far from mom then you recollect that entire
cooking mom used to do. Mom who gives us the first piece of a sweet/snack and
she sees your eyes light up as she cooks. It's Mom who will be the first happy women
when you begin your first solo effort in kitchen. Love you Mom!!!!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Kobbari Mamidikaya Pachadi is an Andhra special Pachadi made by
blending sweet coconut and sour mango collectively which gives a very unique
and scrumptious taste. The spiciness to this chutney is added from chillies and
seasoning adds an extra layer of flavor.

Kobbari Mamidikaya Pachadi is one of my most favorite among
Chutney’s. My mom used to prepare this chutney surly at the time of ugadi. This
is quite simple and easy to prepare. I learnt this recipe from my mom.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

This is my 150th post which is quite exhilarating!!
I am really thrilled!!

First thing a very big bow/thank you to all my fellow
bloggers, friends, family and readers for visiting/reading/following my blog
and for your sweet and wonderful comments and hugs to my lovely hubby who tastes all my dishes and helps in all my cooking.

On my journey of my blogging I really started learning many
new recipes/baking in spite of my busy work life which really
makes me proud of myself.

Monday, April 16, 2012

I and my husband fallen in love with coconut shrimp when we first had it in Hawaii during our vacation. From many days I was just planning to make this yummy appetizer in home but could not make, finally yesterday I got a chance to prepare this crispy, juicy, wonderful coconut shrimp. The final result of this dish was awesome my husband liked the dish the most and he said that it was the finest he has ever tasted.

To prepare this dish I Used Tiger Shrimp, which is perfect for coconut shrimp, usually the Tiger Shrimp that we get in US are less tasteful so to sweeten the shrimp I added sugar to the beaten egg, which is used for dipping the shrimp and coat it well with bread crumbs and coconut flakes mixture.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Muntha Masala is a delicious Andhra street food and this is my much loved food from childhood.

The street person or the bandiwala place an earthen vessel on hot coal with a stack of maramaralu/puffed rice and prepare this Masala by taking the puffed rice from below the vessel so that the masala food can be prepared by the roasted puffed rice.

So this name comes for this recipe as pidata (vessel) kinda (under) pappu (masala/food).The bandiwala place all the ingredients and he mixes well in a coconut shell with a stick and serves in a newspaper/banana leaf (potlalu) with palm leaf spoon.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Schezwan Fried Rice is colorful and simple spicy rice which can in prepared in very less time. This is mine and my husband’s one of the favorite dish. And I learnt this easy recipe from my friend Tulasi.

This rice is part of Chinese cuisine which is prepared by tossing rice with veggies and schezwan sauce which gives unique and yummy taste. I love its flavor. We can add veggies of our choice.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Couple of days back I had bunch of apples lying in my fridge then I decided to bake a cake. Immediately a thought came to my mind is Apple Upside Down Cake the recipe which I bookmarked from Vardhini’s blog.

There is something special about an upside down cake. I and my husband loved this cake a lot !! Delectable one !!

I was so excited baking this Cake as this is my first effort trying upside down cake. It came out so perfect.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Banana Milkshake is very simple and easy to prepare. Besides its simplicity it is incredibly healthy and nutritious drink.

My husband makes this wonderful shake very frequently whenever we have bananas in our home. I can say he is an expert in this, as it is very easy to prepare right :). This milkshake will be more delicious with ripe bananas.

We love to sprinkle boost on top of it. It’s really yummy. I can say that this milkshake is a perfect morning drink or perhaps a mid-morning boost.

Thanks a lot to each one of you for contributing and supporting in my events. Chocolate Fest event received a total of 98 entries varies in cakes, desserts, payasam, cookies, salad, cupcakes, pudding, pie, sandwich, muffins, sandwich, biscuits….

Sunday, March 18, 2012

It’s been a while since my last post. I was quiet busy with my job and I haven’t been able to make time to blog.

Masala Cookies are my much loved Cookies. This weekend I baked these mini cookies. I got this recipe from Redchillies. These wonderful cookies are prepared using all purpose flour, butter, yogurt, salt, sugar and spices.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Methi & ChickPeas Pulao is very simple and delicious pulao which can be made in less time.

Today I was very lazy to cook dinner. I wanted to make something very quick. Then I found a couple of bunches of methi leaves and soaked channa in my fridge. I tried out this yummy pulao which turned out a duper super hit. And now this pulao is my very favorite one-pot meal. I added few mint leaves for fresh aroma.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Wishing All My friends,Readers,blogger friends and Dear Ones A Very Happy Shivaratri !!

For this ShivaratriI made this Rava Ladoo which is simple and wonderful sweet and can be prepared easily on special occasions and whenever you want to have some sweet.My mom used to make them very frequently when we were kids.Love them !!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

I love to have homemade baked breads made with fruits as a morning breakfast. So this weekend I baked this Bread with Strawberries.

Strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and this healthy Strawberry bread is prepared with Strawberrieswhich makes a better breakfast that tastes delicious too. A bit of cinnamon also enhance the flavors.

Monday, February 13, 2012

For this Valentine I taught to make the most admired red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting but unfortunately I got so much project work to complete in this weekend…. Ahh !! However yesterday evening took a break from my work and taught to bake something special to my darling hubby.

And I made these cute heart shapes velvet cakes and one more beautiful thing for this cake guess what !! Yes those pretty pink roses.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

This curry is a special variation to normal egg curries which can be prepared easily and gives a wonderful taste. For this all we need to make omelet of eggs and mix it with onion and tomato gravy along with some spices.

For this gravy we can just make use of plain omelet or if you want you can add whatever veggies you need. I used just onions. And we can cut omelet into small or big pieces whichever is desirable. This goes well with plain rice or with rotis.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Who doesn’t love Nutella? Of course everyone does !! First time when I bought nutella I loved it and I and my hubby finished the whole bottle in less than a week. Whoa what a yummy taste!! I found a new love :)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

As Valentine Day is around the corner I want to make it extra special by announcing this month’s concept as “Dish For Loved Ones”.

Cook your valentine’s favorite dish..(Exception you can also cook for dear ones). I will be accommodating only fresh entries no archived entries. You can send both Veg and Non Veg entries from Sweets, Desserts, Meals, Tiffins, Snacks, Cakes, Cookies…. so on what ever you cook much loved for your dear ones ( ur mom, kids, dad, friends….).

So why waiting friends, link as many entries as possible.

Here are some guidelines

Make recipes which fit this month’s concept

Please link back to this page.

No archived entries, only fresh entries.

Both Veg and Non Veg recipes are allowed, but No pork and beef.

Use of logo is mandatory which helps to spread the word.

Non bloggers or friends who have problem with linky tool can send me the recipes along with the picture to sravscc@gmail.com.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Two weeks back I bought Wilton Cookie Presser and I loved there pretty shapes so cute ones.. I prepared cookies of all shapes and they were lovely. I followed the same recipe which was provided on that kit.

This weekend I was planning to prepare something with chocolate and decided to bake these cookies with full of chocolate.

Chocolate Cookies were crispy, moist and chewy. These cookies were fabulous and delicious to eat.